ESG RADIO

A show exploring the latest trends, ideas, and consequences

of environment, society and governance

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VANESSA
THOMPSON

Host of ESG Radio and

Senior ESG Manager

Vanessa Thompson is the Host of ESG Radio, a show and podcast featuring leaders around the world, building sustainable and economically viable solutions for businesses in every industry. Vanessa is also the author of the new book, Accelerating Innovation: ESG Breakthroughs for Your Business, set to release in the fall of 2023.

As an expert in the field of ESG Economic Analysis, Vanessa has consulted for some of the world’s most progressive and innovative companies for sustainability, including Google, United Nations Foundation – Data 2x Project, World Bank Group, The Nature Conservancy, and Joby Aviation. She is also a contributor for The Huffington Post, Berkeley Economic Review, and conducted research with Nobel Laureate, Dr. Daniel Kammen at U.C. Berkeley.

She is a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley in Environmental Economics and Policy, Summa Cum Laude.

“Having gotten to know you and see your passion, I know you can tackle the greatest problems. You will make the difference, and be difference that we have all been waiting for.”

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former CEO of the World Bank

"You're passionate about what you're doing and I'm excited for you to find a way to have impact in the world and to do it in a way that's really specific to you and to this time."

Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest

“You continue to astound with your diverse skills and interests! Bravo.”

Dr. Daniel Kammen, Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Author

"It really excites me to think you'll be on the frontlines of addressing big environmental problems in the real world."

Susanne Lyons, Chairman of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee

“You are one of the most extraordinary young talents I’ve ever come across. I really mean that from the bottom of my heart.”

Martin Lindstrom, Founder, Lindstrom Company & Expert in Branding